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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary: $197,500.00 - $271,500.00
Location: Santa Clara, CA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Role Responsibilities:
Reporting to the VP of AGS Business Development, this person will direct the establishment of vision and strategies to achieve Applied Materials AGS Packaging/ICAPS segments financial strategy and goals.
- Formulate, coordinate and has accountability for the Packaging and ICAPS segments strategy to achieve specific service market share and margin closely defined and aligned with every AGS Business Development region/account heads and Headquarters key stakeholders (SBU, FV, Marketing and SPG Business Management).
- Support region/account-based Business development teams to achieve their SNLC when it relates to ICAPS/Packaging segments
- Owns profitability/market share for his segment. Give guidance to the Regional/Account Business Development teams to support their deal structure. Ensure pricing in line for next best cousin opportunity for his segment.
- Managed and Performance service focus for his segment:
- Understands segment related customer roadmaps and HVPs and drive Managed and Performance Service positioning in the region. Align Managed/Performance service priorities and support positioning with different key stakeholders.
- Accountable for Managed and Performance service growth including sPDP adoption for the ICAPS/packaging segments
- Responsible during sPDP Phase Gates of ensuring accurate sPDP SAM/SOM in line with segment related customers installed base, technology roadmaps and HVPs
- Positions sPDP in line with customer/competitive landscape – drive needed campaign into the Field aligned with SBU/Marketing and FV teams. Have commercial authority for sPDP successful positioning.
- Key contributors to red teams competitive analysis
- Primary interface with SPG BU Business Management (BM) for ICAPS/Packaging to address WFE competitive challenges where AGS have influence (CoO/CpW commitment, required service positioning at POES, competitive pricing, etc…). Work jointly with SPG BU BM organization to position service at time of equipment sales for FiF/NPI products. In particular:
- Manage pricing escalation closely with Pricing team
- Address specific commercial requirements related to AGS commercial proposal to support WFE competitive positioning
- Drive proposal to support CpW/CoO commit aligned with SPG/SBU/Finance and Sales (GFG/AGS)
- Align FiF/NPI penetration plan with BU BM and drive positioning jointly with AGS Regional BD
- Responsible for customer experience and relationship-building during SCLA customer visits
- Prepare and set tone for SCLA customer meetings aligning different parties for successful customer experience.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership role(s), managing portfolio of products, services, and processes.
- Familiar with segment ecosystem including key customers decision making process, business and roadmap.
- Ability to build trust as go to partner – regarded as key person within the region/organization to take critical decisions and provide inputs to grow the region business activities.
- Be able to take well thought, data driven and not always popular decisions under high pressure environment in order to drive the overall region objectives.
- Analyzing, processing and decision-making based on multidisciplinary and multi-functional data sources that could frequently be incomplete.
- Understand end-to-end complex Fab operation, different levels of complexity
- Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the industry in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. This includes enabling the business unit to differentiate itself from the competition
- Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company
- Demonstrated capability to plan at a horizon up to 5 years and beyond.
- Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization
- Very strong ability to translate multi-dimensional market requirements into engineering specifications. This would also include negotiating with the various stakeholders.
Additional Information
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary: $197,500.00 - $271,500.00
Location: Santa Clara, CA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Role Responsibilities:
Reporting to the VP of AGS Business Development, this person will direct the establishment of vision and strategies to achieve Applied Materials AGS Packaging/ICAPS segments financial strategy and goals.
- Formulate, coordinate and has accountability for the Packaging and ICAPS segments strategy to achieve specific service market share and margin closely defined and aligned with every AGS Business Development region/account heads and Headquarters key stakeholders (SBU, FV, Marketing and SPG Business Management).
- Support region/account-based Business development teams to achieve their SNLC when it relates to ICAPS/Packaging segments
- Owns profitability/market share for his segment. Give guidance to the Regional/Account Business Development teams to support their deal structure. Ensure pricing in line for next best cousin opportunity for his segment.
- Managed and Performance service focus for his segment:
- Understands segment related customer roadmaps and HVPs and drive Managed and Performance Service positioning in the region. Align Managed/Performance service priorities and support positioning with different key stakeholders.
- Accountable for Managed and Performance service growth including sPDP adoption for the ICAPS/packaging segments
- Responsible during sPDP Phase Gates of ensuring accurate sPDP SAM/SOM in line with segment related customers installed base, technology roadmaps and HVPs
- Positions sPDP in line with customer/competitive landscape – drive needed campaign into the Field aligned with SBU/Marketing and FV teams. Have commercial authority for sPDP successful positioning.
- Key contributors to red teams competitive analysis
- Primary interface with SPG BU Business Management (BM) for ICAPS/Packaging to address WFE competitive challenges where AGS have influence (CoO/CpW commitment, required service positioning at POES, competitive pricing, etc…). Work jointly with SPG BU BM organization to position service at time of equipment sales for FiF/NPI products. In particular:
- Manage pricing escalation closely with Pricing team
- Address specific commercial requirements related to AGS commercial proposal to support WFE competitive positioning
- Drive proposal to support CpW/CoO commit aligned with SPG/SBU/Finance and Sales (GFG/AGS)
- Align FiF/NPI penetration plan with BU BM and drive positioning jointly with AGS Regional BD
- Responsible for customer experience and relationship-building during SCLA customer visits
- Prepare and set tone for SCLA customer meetings aligning different parties for successful customer experience.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership role(s), managing portfolio of products, services, and processes.
- Familiar with segment ecosystem including key customers decision making process, business and roadmap.
- Ability to build trust as go to partner – regarded as key person within the region/organization to take critical decisions and provide inputs to grow the region business activities.
- Be able to take well thought, data driven and not always popular decisions under high pressure environment in order to drive the overall region objectives.
- Analyzing, processing and decision-making based on multidisciplinary and multi-functional data sources that could frequently be incomplete.
- Understand end-to-end complex Fab operation, different levels of complexity
- Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the industry in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. This includes enabling the business unit to differentiate itself from the competition
- Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company
- Demonstrated capability to plan at a horizon up to 5 years and beyond.
- Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization
- Very strong ability to translate multi-dimensional market requirements into engineering specifications. This would also include negotiating with the various stakeholders.
Additional Information
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Align your background to semiconductor market contexts
Applied Materials' Business Development roles focus on capital equipment, process technology, and chip manufacturing ecosystems. Frame your experience around technical sales cycles, OEM partnerships, or semiconductor supply chains rather than generic commercial development narratives.
Verify LCA filings before your interview
Applied Materials posts Labor Condition Applications publicly through the DOL's FLAG portal. Searching by job title and location before your interview tells you which office locations actively file for Business Development roles and what prevailing wage tiers they're targeting.
Clarify your visa category early in recruiting
Applied Materials sponsors multiple nonimmigrant categories including H-1B, TN, and H-1B1. If you're a Canadian or Mexican national, ask your recruiter whether a TN classification fits your role description, since TN processing moves significantly faster than the H-1B cap cycle.
Prepare a specialty occupation justification for your role
USCIS scrutinizes whether Business Development positions qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B standards. Document how your specific role requires a degree in a directly related field, such as electrical engineering or materials science, not just a general business background.
Use Migrate Mate to target open roles by sponsorship type
Applied Materials posts Business Development openings across multiple locations and seniority levels throughout the year. Search Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Applied Materials positions that align with your visa category before applying directly through their careers portal.
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Does Applied Materials sponsor H-1B visas for Business Developments?
Yes. Applied Materials sponsors H-1B visas for Business Development roles where the position qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Because Business Development can sometimes be classified broadly, your offer letter and role description should specifically reflect technical or engineering-aligned responsibilities tied to semiconductor equipment, process solutions, or advanced materials markets to support the petition.
Which visa types does Applied Materials commonly use for Business Development roles?
Applied Materials sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and J-1 visas for Business Development positions, along with immigrant pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories should ask recruiting whether a TN classification applies, as it avoids the H-1B lottery and can be processed at the border or a U.S. consulate.
What qualifications and experience does Applied Materials expect for Business Development roles?
Most Business Development roles at Applied Materials call for a technical undergraduate degree, typically in electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or a related discipline, combined with experience in semiconductor equipment, process technology, or capital equipment sales. An advanced degree or prior experience working with fab customers, OEM partners, or chipmakers strengthens your profile considerably for senior-level positions.
How do I apply for Business Development jobs at Applied Materials?
Applications go through Applied Materials' official careers portal. Before applying, use Migrate Mate to browse current Business Development openings filtered by sponsorship type so you can target roles that match your visa situation. Tailor your resume to reflect technical market knowledge specific to the semiconductor or electronics hardware industries, and be ready to discuss relevant customer segments or regional markets during screening.
How do I plan my timeline if I need Applied Materials to sponsor my H-1B?
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT expiration date against the H-1B cap timeline. USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT runs out before October, Applied Materials may need to file for a cap-exempt extension or explore a bridging option. Raise your status timeline with your recruiter during offer negotiation, not after signing.
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